PC POST #190: -REVIEW- THUNDERBOLTS #21

posted by @Ivo

REVIEW (MAY CONTAIN SPOLERS!)

THUNDERBOLTS #21

Thunderbolts were sent (mistakenly) to hell by Ghost Rider who missed his own spell and sent the team instead of Mercy.

They will try to find ways to go back but things will be far more difficult than what they thought... They have to make a deal and beat the guy who is now in charge of Hell.

Meanwhile Frank and Elektra are in the bench, Elektra gets a new intel of a guy to eliminate a mid boss criminal and invites Frank to help her... In the field and ready to began the mission, someone appears and beat Elektra up without effort, she's asking questions about the other members... Guess who?

Another entertaining issue delivered by Charles Soule. Since this arc began by the new imprint of MarvelNOW this book improved the quality... a LOT! 

I really dig the dialogues between the characters and the characters itself both are very well built. This second issue of this arc lose a bit of action (comparing to issue #20) but was more richer storywise.

About the arc, i'm really digging the art of Carlo Barberi and the colors by Israel Silva. I can risk to say that this is the best art team this book has seen!

The cover is simply amazing the art is very similar to Barberi's but it was done by Greg Land & Andres Mossa. Really good work!

I really liked the part when the Leader writes down the deal and Deadpool is the notary! I think Deadpool as "the notary man" has done something that will "save" the team in the end with this shadowy deal.

Another thing to mention is the dialog between Venom and Ghost Rider about the team, GR seems interested in the way the team "works" together. 

I would like to see some Elektra and Punisher action at least dealing with some thugs but the mission were interrupted by someone far more dangerous... I'm looking forward to see the next issue.

OVERALL RATING: 3.5/5

*As some of you have noticed the reviews are being a bit late than usual, normally i can write down in 2/3 days max since the release and for this review it's been a week. 

I will continue to review this book until the end of this arc. I'm a bit tight of free time so i have decided that i will focus my attention to the new Punisher run by Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads. I will keep follow Thunderbolts but don't expect reviews regularly. Sorry for the inconvenient.

If you have anything to say, contact me in facebook, twitter or here in the blog in the comments section.

PC POST #189: -PREVIEW- THE PUNISHER #1

posted by @Ivo

Finally it's here and it's really close... 5 days and counting for this new launch! Can't wait for it.

PREVIEW

THE PUNISHER #1

PC POST #188: -REVIEW- Superior Spider-Man Team Up #09

posted by @Ivo

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM UP #09

-REVIEW-

Look who's back? The Punisher is back in a Spider-Man comic with Daredevil! The team of  "Omega Effect" (now with Doc Ock as Spider Man) is back to action for this big Spider Man event "Goblin Nation" it was defined by Marvel's as the "biggest Superior Spider-Man story of all". It's not difficult to guess who is the bad boy of this event.

First of all it's a wonderful thing seeing the same team of "Omega Effect" reunited for this event. 

I don't recall of reading anything from Kevin Shinick but i have to tell he did a decent job in this issue! He respected fair enough the characters in this comic and make this issue really interesting for the threat these characters will face. One of the gliders that the Punisher had in one of his warehouses was stolen. Daredevil and Punisher contacted Superior SM to get him up to date. But things turn out bad for the Superior "arrogant" Spider-Man under his nose he got a mole in his base of operations and it seems that the "mole" is not alone.

The set is staged and i'm really looking forward for the next issue... Keep it up Kevin Shinick.

The Punisher was really active in this issue, there was one line i though it were out of character but didn't ruin at all, there was time i found Frank a bit talkative but i didn't dislike it. In my opinion in terms of action he were the one most active, more than Spider-Man and Daredevil. Which i found it great as a Punisher fan. I hope he continues this active in the upcoming issues.

Marco Chechetto artwork is amazing as always, i felt a bit nostalgic seeing him drawing the Punisher, i remember the great Punisher run he had with Greg Rucka two years ago. I wish these guys could back to work together in a Punisher comic.

I will recommend this issue for all the fans of the three characters in it.

Overall Rating:  4 out of 5

PC POST #187: -REVIEW- Punisher and Deathstroke "The Ambush" a fanfic by Black Stone

posted by @Ivo

Today i will present you a new kind of post... I will review a fanfic written by Black Stone. This man have written a few fanfics featuring the Punisher and other characters. He's one of the most enthusiast fans of the Punisher i know. You can found him and the most hardcore fans in GPA ( Global Punisher Army). Link.

Check out Blackstone's fanfics: https://www.fanfiction.net/~blakkstone

Click on this link to read the story. Deathstroke and the Punisher: The Ambush

Deathstroke and the Punisher : The Ambush

Slade Wilson, Deathstroke The Terminator is hunting down The Punisher. There will be blood. And bullets. And death.

-REVIEW-

This is a short story with more or less 5500 words, anyone can read it in a few minutes, you won't waste time.

This is not the typical Deathstroke vs Punisher story, Blackstone write this story in a very smart way. Besides this story being a fanfic you could believe this could happen in some sort of crossover between the "Big Two".

One thing that was impressive is that when i was reading it, in my head, was like reading a comic book i have imagine all the battles, movements of the characters thanks to all details Blackstone give us in this story. His know how of weaponry is really good too.

By the title you will think that it will be only Punisher and Deathstroke story, you're wrong, this will feat various characters from the two companies (DC & MARVEL). Seat back you will be surprised!

The dialogues are good and the synergy between the characters are great, everyone is in character in this story, don't expect any overate stuff.

The Punisher that is portrayed in this story is the character i love, he is a man with few words but effective as his bullets and this Frank rememeber me the Punisher from the early 90's ( my favorite) not too social but not a robot or a senseless cold killing machine.

This was a great surprise to me and to Frank! ( you will see in this story) Blackstone nail it in every way!

OVERAL RATING: 4 out of 5

PC POST #186: -REVIEW- Thunderbolts #20

posted by @Ivo

THUNDERBOLTS #20 

(MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS)

 

Thunderbolts found a new place to settle (After the sub got sink by Thanos forces), new member (Ghost Rider) and a new mission, give a new address to Mercy... In Hell!

In overal i liked this issue. Charles Soule gave us an entertaining reading keeping a good balance between humour, action and plot.

I really liked the arrival of Ghost Rider, since the beggining of this book i thought that GR should have earned a place in this team so this was a good surprise when they announce it.

What i liked the most is that, FINALLY Ross viewed Mercy as a  problem and someone he can't control (after she killed dozens of people and aliens in Infinity-tie in). I can foresee that Mercy will be the most difficult challenge that this team has ever faced. Personally in 19 issues i never found any difficult challenge that this team couldn't make it. 

This was a set up issue, but i believe this will be a starting point to something good.

Carlo Barberi artwork is amazing! I like his artwork and to me one of the best that we have ever seen in this book. I like his style, he draws beautifully every character. I have just one thing to point out as a "downside"... The face of Flash is very similar to Johnny.

I have to mention Israel Silva (Colorist) he did a wonderful job in setting this "dark tone" to the book. In past issues i always thought it were overly colorful... Great work by Israel Silva.

OVERAL RATING: 4 out of 5